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Primghar Hardware Store Has New Owners; OCEDC Revolving Loan Fund Assists
Primghar, Iowa — The hardware store in Primghar has new owners, and the O’Brien County Economic Development Corporation is assisting in the transaction. O’Brien County Economic Development Executive Director, Kiana Johnson tells us that Eric and...

Egypt to Exclusively Produce New Stellantis Car Model by 2026 under AOI Leadership
Egypt is moving forward with plans to locally manufacture a brand-new car model in partnership with French automotive giant Stellantis, with production expected to commence by the end of 2026. The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) will...

AATCC Releases New Moisture Management Method And Additional Information
DURHAM, N.C.— June 13, 2025 — The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has launched a new test method, TM217-2025, Liquid Moisture Management: Vertical and Horizontal Wicking — Image Analysis. The method was developed to...

4 Of The Best Car Battery Testers You Can Buy On Amazon (According To Reviews)
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you think about your car, the primary power generator in your mind may be the engine. It's true that the engine is responsible for handling much of the work that goes into powering...

PepsiCo and Tesco CEOs to Lead Consumer Goods Forum
PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta and Tesco CEO Ken Murphy will serve as co-chairs of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) for the next two years, taking over as leadership of the CEO-led organization for manufacturers and retailers from Ahold Delhaize...

Why These Are the 3 Best Tokens to Buy in 2025 for Long-Term Gains
Share Share Share Share Email The digital asset market is entering a decisive phase in 2025. Institutional adoption is broadening and real-world applications are scaling up. As macroeconomic volatility shakes traditional finance, more people are...
Trump family announces new phone service. What we know about T1 Mobile
Opportunity was calling — and the Trumps answered. On Monday, the Trump Organization — currently run by the president’s children while he serves in office — announced the launch of Trump Mobile, a self-branded phone service aimed at conservatives...

Record Attendance — Stellar Product Showcase
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA — June 16, 2025 — Drawing 10,283 visitors from 230 Indian cities and five countries, Gartex Texprocess India 2025 reaffirmed its stature as a key business platform for the Indian textile industry. Featuring 125 exhibitors and...
Duke Energy denies power to new low income apartments in Chapel Hill: As Duke cites service regulations, meter dispute leaves those seeking affordable housing on hold
Published 12:00 am Sunday, June 15, 2025 By Greg Childress NC Newsline With much fanfare, EMPOWERment Inc., held a ribbon-cutting in April for P.E.A.C.H Apartments, a 10-unit affordable housing complex it developed for low-income residents unable...

Pritzker signs $55.1B state budget reliant on $700M of new taxes
Gov. JB Pritzker signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law Monday, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s budget management to defend hard choices state lawmakers were forced to make this year. The $55.1 billion spending plan set to take...

Read Pritzker signs $55.1B state budget reliant on $700M of new taxes
It’s the largest budget in state history despite cuts and freezes. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. JB Pritzker signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law Monday, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s budget management to defend hard choices...

Paul Merchants Finance launches new financial products to strengthen lending portfolio
Paul Merchants Finance Private Limited (PMFPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Paul Merchants Limited, has announced the launch of a series of new financial products, as per a regulatory filing dated June 16, 2025. The company aims to expand its...

Juneau has a new electric utility, with some conditions
A tower and avalanche diversion wall on the Snettisham transmission line. (Photo courtesy of Mike Janes/AEL&P) Listen to this story: https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/16JuneauHydro_WEB.wav The Regulatory Commission of Alaska...

ECG pilots new smart prepaid meters in Ahenema Kokoben operation district
The Ashanti West Region unit of the Electricity Company of Ghana is piloting its flagship ‘Loss Reduction Project (LRP)’ in Brofoyedru, a suburb of the Atwima Kwanwoma Municipality in the Ashanti region. The power distribution company commenced...

Uber’s New Shuttle Service Feels a Lot Like a Bus Route
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Every few years, a Silicon Valley gig-economy company announces a “disruptive” innovation that looks a whole lot like a bus. Uber rolled out Smart Routes a...

Beta Electric Aircraft Soars in Paris—And Finds a New Customer
PARIS—The Paris Air Show kicked off with a bang—or more accurately, a whir—as Beta Technologies’ Alia became the first electric aircraft to fly in the show’s history. The five-seater—designed for a pilot and four passengers, plus luggage—was the...

College Station Residential Trash Customers Will Face A Fine Instead Of Going To Municipal Court For Leaving Containers Too Long At The Curb
Screen shot from a city of College Station document. The penalty for College Station residents who leave out their trash containers near the street too long is changing. The city council voted five to one at their last meeting (June 12) to support...

New 20-acre dog park near Banbury offers recreation space pets and owners
A new 20-acre dog park near Banbury is gathering popularity for the safe space and activity it offers pets and owners – including stretching stations and plans for doggy socials. Bruce Bennett’s large field is bounded by a special fence so dogs...

Barrie businessman, city's 'consummate ambassador' mourned
Stephen Loftus, founding partner at Innovative Automation, died unexpectedly on Friday; 'he got it — it was always giving back to the community, not taking from it,' says friend Well-known Barrie businessman, innovator and philanthropist Stephen...

Cashalo secures $75-million loan facility to expand products, boost credit access
DIGITAL financial services provider Cashalo has secured a loan facility of up to $75 million from global private investment firm Community Investment Management LLC (CIM) to support its expansion in the Philippines. The loan facility will support...